CAS: 70067-45-7

4-Isocyanatopyridine is a copper complex that exhibits supramolecular and metal ion properties. It binds to halide ions, forming bidentate ligands, which allow it to be used as an antibacterial agent. 4-Isocyanatopyridine has been shown to have potent antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria, in particular Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae. This compound can also bind sulfoxides and linkers, which are linear molecules that contain anions that are negatively charged. The nature of these linkers will determine the architecture of the molecule.